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Defining International Electronic Commerce, Jeffrey B. Ritter
Defining International Electronic Commerce, Jeffrey B. Ritter
Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business
Electronic commerce has become a practical reality for thousands of businesses throughout the world. By combining the functional capabilities of computers and telecommunication systems, companies can now exchange information electronically rather than sending and receiving paper documents. In so doing, businesses are achieving remarkable and unparalleled improvements in the accuracy, speed and efficiency with which commercial transactions may be negotiated, confirmed and performed. By eliminating reliance upon paper as the medium through which commerce occurs, new and radically different approaches are emerging regarding how commercial relationships are defined and maintained. Used for international business transactions, the technologies of electronic commerce …
European Harmonization Of Data Protection Laws Threatens U.S. Participation In Trans Border Data Flow, George B. Trubow
European Harmonization Of Data Protection Laws Threatens U.S. Participation In Trans Border Data Flow, George B. Trubow
Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business
We are in the midst of "Europe '92," the year when the European Community (EC) is to take on new shape and substance as it seeks transformation to economic and political strategies intended to enhance its position in international trade and commerce. With respect to matters of information processing and transborder data flow, the Council of Europe has prepared a draft directive concerning privacy and security regarding personal information (Privacy Directive). That draft, under consideration by the member states, is of great importance to the rest of the world since it contemplates that EC members will not exchange information with …
Legal Acceptance Of Electronic Documents, Writings, Signatures, And Notices In International Transportation Coventions: A Challenge In The Age Of Global Electronic Commerce, Judith Y. Gliniecki, Ceda G. Ogada
Legal Acceptance Of Electronic Documents, Writings, Signatures, And Notices In International Transportation Coventions: A Challenge In The Age Of Global Electronic Commerce, Judith Y. Gliniecki, Ceda G. Ogada
Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business
This paper surveys a number of international transportation conventions with respect to their treatment of electronic means as acceptable methods of generating documents. In addition, this paper looks at the methods of satisfying the applicable formalities of writing, signature, and notice.